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Al Nassr’s struggles in the Saudi Professional League are evident, with the team failing to secure a win in their last 10 top-flight home games, managing only three draws and suffering eight defeats. In contrast, Al Ahli SC has been in fine form on their travels, achieving ten victories in their last 14 away games. Given these contrasting trajectories, Al …

The Biden administration plans to introduce export controls on essential technologies, including quantum computing and semiconductor products, aiming to coordinate with key allies to curb technological advancements in China and other rival nations. The forthcoming rules would limit the export of quantum computers, critical chip-manufacturing equipment, advanced semiconductor technology known as gate-all-around, and related components and software made from metals …

Aryna Sabalenka secured her third Grand Slam title with a gripping win over Jessica Pegula at the US Open on Saturday, adding this triumph to her consecutive Australian Open wins. Ranked second in the world, Sabalenka managed to win both sets 7-5, 7-5, despite Pegula’s fierce comeback from a 0-3 deficit in the second set to take a 5-3 lead, …

This Sunday at the U.S. Open finals in Flushing Meadows, Jannik Sinner aims to overcome the intense support of the home crowd as he faces American Taylor Fritz, who is seeking to be the first American man to win a Grand Slam singles title in 21 years. Historically, American men like Jimmy Connors, John McEnroe, Jim Courier, Pete Sampras, and …

Residents of Denver recently witnessed a peculiar balloon floating high in their skies, reminiscent of the Chinese spy balloons that traversed the United States last year. This sighting was first reported by KDVR, a local Denver news channel, on Friday, September 6. The balloon, a white, semi-transparent orb, was identified by The Hill as belonging to World View Enterprises, a …

Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, announced on the social media platform X that the company plans to send its first uncrewed Starships to Mars in two years, coinciding with the next opportunity for Earth-to-Mars travel. Musk explained that these initial missions aim to test the spacecraft’s ability to land safely on Mars. Should these tests succeed, SpaceX intends to proceed …

Media reports on Friday indicated that the legal proceedings against Riad Salameh, the former head of Lebanon’s Central Bank, will concentrate on accusations related to $40 million in commissions. According to Annahar newspaper, expanding the investigation to include all files could drag on for years, or even decades, due to the complex details and likely political interference which could obstruct …

On Sunday, a truck driver launched a deadly attack at the Allenby Bridge border crossing, also known as the King Hussein Bridge, between the occupied West Bank and Jordan. The assailant killed three Israeli guards before being neutralized by security forces. This violent incident occurred during a period of escalating tensions in the West Bank, characterized by frequent Israeli military …